Rafael Lovato Jr talks about his WNO match with Elder Cruz, fighting in front of his hometown, his plans for competition, and more after his submission of the night victory.
May 19, 2023
Rafael Lovato Jr talks about the flawless jiu-jitsu of Victor Hugo.
Jun 9, 2023
Rafael Lovato Jr talks about his WNO win over Evangelista, what it was like changing opponents short notice, competing in front of his children for the first time, wanting the belt at this stage of his career, and more
Oct 12, 2023
Rafael Lovato Jr. talks about how he feels before WNO, his past with Evangelista, and how it felt getting his match changed on late notice
Oct 1, 2023
Rafael Lovato Jr. has racked up too many milestones to keep track of properly, but he can add bringing professional jiu-jitsu's biggest stage to his hometown to the list!
May 18, 2023
Rafael Lovato Jr. shows how to smash directly to mount with a timeless shin staple variation.
Sep 6, 2023
Rafael Lovato Jr. shows how to attack the guard with a classic knee slice pass that makes your partner really feel the pressure
Rafael Lovato Jr. returned to Brasileiros for the first time in a decade to try his hand at the masters division, showing off his timeless jiu-jitsu in the process. Lovato is a legend among Americans at the IBJJF Brasileiros. In 2009, he became the first American in history to win Brasileiros as a black belt. He also stands as the only American ever to win the absolute division at Brasileiros (2013), and the only American to win the tournament more than once.
May 8, 2023
Rafael Lovato Jr talks before his main event match against Pedro Marinho, fighting for the title, the rescheduling of the match, becoming the main event, and a little peak at what Timeless Jiu Jitsu means to him.
Nov 30, 2023
Rafael Lovato Jr gets some final training rounds in as he prepares to take on Elder Cruz at Tezos WNO 18!
May 17, 2023
Rafael Lovato Jr gives his thoughts on his oppenent, staying active in competition, and competing in his hometown!
May 16, 2023
Pedro Marinho vs Rafael Lovato, Jr Tezos WNO 21: Pedro Marinho vs Rafael Lovato Jr.
Dec 2, 2023, Pro
Rafael Lovato Jr has a final training session ahead of his Tezos WNO match against Elder Cruz on Thursday, May 18th!
RAFAEL LOVATO JR. vs GUILHERME FERRARREZI BOTREL 2023 Brasileiro Jiu-Jitsu IBJJF
May 5, 2023, Pro
Rafael Lovato Jr. returned successfully to Brasileiros, earning his first Masters title with four subs in five wins. He also discussed his upcoming match against Elder Cruz at Tezos WNO in Oklahoma City on May 18.
May 6, 2023
Shaking with energy, Rafael Lovato Jr. previews his opening round of ADCC 2022 vs Perttu Tepponen.
Sep 17, 2022
RAFAEL LOVATO JR. vs FELIPE AUGUSTO 2023 Brasileiro Jiu-Jitsu IBJJF
RAFAEL LOVATO JR. vs IVAN DI PILLO TOMIC 2023 Brasileiro Jiu-Jitsu IBJJF
RAFAEL LOVATO JR. vs WASHINGON SEBASTIÃO GONÇALVES 2023 Brasileiro Jiu-Jitsu IBJJF
ALVARO ITALO CAROLINO vs RAFAEL LOVATO JR. 2023 Brasileiro Jiu-Jitsu IBJJF
Elder 'El Monstro' Cruz recognizes that Rafael Lovato Jr. Is a legend, but that won't stop the Checkmat competitor from brining the heat tonight at WNO.
Kaynan Duarte vs Rafael Lovato Jr. 2022 ADCC World Championships
Sep 27, 2022, Pro
See how to unlock some extra pressure from the side smash pass with coaching from Rafael Lovato Jr., in this free clip from his instructional series available now on BJJ Fanatics.
Sep 18, 2022, Pro